God's Will Will Be Done

Mordecai to Esther: “For if you keep silent at this time, relief and deliverance will rise for the Jews from another place, but you and your father's house will perish. And who knows whether you have not come to the kingdom for such a time as this?" (Esther 4:14, ESV)

Knowing that God will have His will done in some way, Mordecai, tells Esther that she may be the “way” this time.

If you are certain that God has you right where He wants you, why not be that hand of God to get something done? It may not affect a whole nation, but it would be nonetheless worthwhile. Pray about it!

The Law's Value

Because by the works of the Law no flesh will be justified in His sight; for through the Law [comes] the knowledge of sin. (Romans 3:20, NASB)

There is only one way to God and eternal life. Paul here is reminding his readers in Rome and us that the Law was never meant to save (justify), but to point out that which is sin. In the teachings of Jesus we discover the way of salvation and He never points to works or deeds as a means.

Comment below and tell me your favorite passage that describes how you were saved.

Glad He’s Gone

insolent: (noun) showing a rude and arrogant lack of respect

Through insolence comes nothing but strife,
But wisdom is with those who receive counsel.”
Proverbs 13:10

Have you ever met and dealt with an insolent person? I encountered a young soldier at Fort Dix who I cannot figure out how he made it that far in the Army. He was the rudest person I have ever met and we very shortly had to discharge him as undesirable and when he left the unit we had a “Glad He’s Gone” party. On the other hand, I think of the thousands of men and women I met who showed the proper respect not only for the rank but just as people needing to get along with one another to get the mission done.

Remember this: seek forgiveness for any rude behavior, even if it was unintentional. Being rude is never right.

Jehovah El Elyon

But Abram said to the king of Sodom, "I have lifted my hand to Jehovah El Elyon, Possessor of heaven and earth,…” (Gen 14:22, ESV - mostly)

Jehovah El Elyon translates to “the LORD, God Most High” I pray that we have thought of God in such terms. Abraham goes on to remind the king that he and all is kingdom are owned by Jehovah El Elyon; He possesses us all.